School of Engineering and Technology, (SET)

The objective of this course is to explore advanced management approach and techniques in managing occupational safety and health in large construction projects. Large construction projects, such as oil and gas construction projects and power-plant projects involve expensive equipment and international stakeholders. For these kinds of projects, safety and health in the project site are of paramount importance since failure in work safely may cause unexpected high cost of accidents.

On completion of this course, the students would be able to:

  • Identify the importance of OS & H in managing a successful project.
  • Develop the Safety Policy, Plans, Standards and Safety Management System for an organization.
  • Manage construction site safety & health and developing total project safety culture.


None.

I.      Safety and Health in Construction

  1. Safety and Accidents in Construction Projects
  2. Theories of Accident Causation
  3. Health and Illness related with Construction Works
  4. Safety Risk Analysis and Control
  5. Personal Protective Equipment

 II.    OSH Management System

  1. OSH Management System Framework
  2. OSH Policy, Planning and Procedure
  3. OSH Monitoring and Audit
  4. OSH Performance Measurement
  5. OSH Approach to Manage Subcontractors

III.   Safety Culture Development

  1. Human Factors in OSH
  2. Behavior Based Safety
  3. Safety Culture
  4. Managing Subcontractor Safety

None.

No designated text book, but class notes, and handouts will be provided.

  1. Roughton, James E and Mercurio James J (2002): Developing and Effective Safety Culture: A Leadership Approach, Butterworth-Heinemann.
  2. Levitt, R. E. and Samelson, Nancy Morse (1987): Construction Safety Management, New York, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  3. Goetsch, David L. (2002): Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers and Managers, New Jersey, Prentice Hall


  1. Construction Management and Economics by Routledge, Taylor & Francis
  2. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management by Emerald
  3. International Journal of Project Management by Elsevier
  4. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management by ASCE
  5. Journal of Safety Research by Elsevier
  6. Journal of Safety Science by Elsevier
  7. Professional Safety Journal by ASSE

Others: None

Lectures:                        40 hours

Self-study:                    125 hours

Tutorials/Exercises:       15 hours

Field visit:                      10 hours

Mass Instruction: Lectures, Class room exercises and presentations

Individualized Learning: Individual home assignments at the end of each class.

Group Learning: Group home assignments at the end of each class to practice, Case Studies to enhance the practical problem-solving skills.

Case study and Home Assignment:   10%

Mid Semester Exam (Open Book):     30%

Final Exam (Open Book):                    60%

“A” will be awarded if a student can demonstrate clear understanding of the topics learned in class, has integrated knowledge of the course, can apply the knowledge appropriately in the project/case study, and actively contribute in class discussion.

“B” will be awarded if a student can demonstrate basic understanding of the topics learned in class, can apply the knowledge in the project/case study, and contribute in class discussion.

“C” will be given if a student can demonstrate partial understanding of the topics learned in class, can apply the knowledge in the project/case study, and quiet during class discussion.

“D” will be given if a student demonstrates lack of understanding of the topics learned in class, cannot apply the knowledge appropriately in the project/case study, and cannot contribute in class discussion.

SECTION NAME
H Prof. Bonaventura H.W. Hadikusumo
A Prof. Bonaventura H.W. Hadikusumo